Season 2 of the PreacHer Podcast is here and it’s going to be awesome! Also, more exciting news! As you know, I’ve been writing and speaking and teaching for many years, and earlier this year I …
Leaving Church: What I’m Learning (Part Two)
“Come and help us learn to be the people of God in the neighborhood where we find ourselves.” That was the call. Last month I shared here about my departure from paid congregational ministry. …
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Calling
It was a warm spring evening in Abilene, Texas (2005) when I heard my calling--clearly, loudly, and undeniably. Twelve years later I still bristle at the term, but my brief forays away from that …
Where I Am From
I was asked to write a poem based on "Where I Am From" by George Ella Lyon. It led me to memories sweet and painful, a warm heart, laughter and tears, over and over. Here it is... Where I Am …
Why I Stay
I've been inspired by Mark Love's recent post "Why I don't leave, even though..." So I'm writing my own version of why I stay in Churches of Christ. I am asked this question all the time. All the …
Who are you and what have you done with my dad?
Last night my dad and I went to hear Jeff Walling speak at the Pepperdine Lectures. On the way over he asked me if I would share with him what I had shared earlier in the week with the ladies at the …
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